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German Government to close nuclear power plants
by Rona Mackay The German Government has announced that it is to take its nuclear power plants offline by 2022, joining Switzerland who last...
Digital TV channel destined to become policy
by Rona Mackay A digital TV channel dedicated to broadcasting Scottish content could become a reality soon, according to former head of news...
Bill Kidd welcomes Scottish human rights honour
The SNP MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Bill Kidd, has welcomed news that the Scottish Human Rights Commission has been elected as Chair of the...
Ad boss bids to re-energise industry in Scotland
by Rona Mackay A perceived decline in the advertising industry in Scotland - including talent moving south and young members of staff notable by...
Tricia Marwick is new Presiding Officer
by Rona Mackay Convener Gil Paterson today congratulated Mid Fife and Glenrothes MSP Tricia Marwick on her election as Presiding Officer. Speaking after the...
First Minister leads SNP tributes to David Cairns
by Rona MackayFirst Minister Alex Salmond led tributes from the Scottish National Party to David Cairns MP, whose death was announced today. ...
Cultural ties on show in Scottish Parliament
by Rona Mackay Nationalist MSPs are set to show their cultural and linguistic ties today (Wednesday) as they take their seats in Holyrood. Alongside...
Salmond praises outgoing Goldie
Commenting on the announcement by Annabel Goldie that she is stepping down as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the autumn, First Minister...
SNP seek early meeting with Defence Secretary
by Rona Mackay The Scottish National Party is to seek an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State for Defence in the wake...
Miliband weakest Labour leader for a generation
by Rona Mackay Following Labour leader Ed Miliband's attack on an independence referendum on the BBC Andrew Marr programme today, SNP Westminster leader Angus...